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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 482.57 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 482.57 and 213.48 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 482.57 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/482.57 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 482.57 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 103,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,017.98/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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